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E99 YRB

1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,128 mi
Last recorded85,128 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE99 YRB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 85,128 miles

Both front upper additional position lamps not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both, multiple small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both, plus slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 85,041 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. kick up too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both front upper additional position lamps not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both, multiple small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both, plus slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 81,090 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 80,555 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 79,773 miles

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 79,766 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inside front of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 79,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 78,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 78,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 77,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 77,647 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 76,832 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 75,739 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 75,739 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 74,248 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 74,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 73,242 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 72,117 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 70,882 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 70,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 69,483 miles

offside front tyre perished/cracking

Fail 14 Jul 2012 69,483 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre perished/cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2011 68,846 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre badly perished

Pass 19 May 2006 68,594 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 207 D?

Based on 7,106 MOT tests across 730 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 416
fog lamp not working 349
Brake pipe excessively corroded 302
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 261
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 219
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E99 YRB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 104,791 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 207 D fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 416 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E99 YRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 207 D typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 207 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E99 YRB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 18 March 1988.

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